The movie is the latest project in the Yōkai Ningen Bem (Humanoid Monster Bem) franchise.
The BEM anime is the latest in a franchise that began with Yōkai Ningen Bem (Humanoid Monster Bem), a classic supernatural adventure anime that aired from 1968 to 1969.
In the original 26-episode anime, Bem, Bela, and Belo are ugly humanoid monsters (yōkai) who fight for justice.
As previously announced, Toshiya Miyata, a member of the Kis-My-Ft2 boy band, will guest star BEM’s close friend Burgess.